Pastry Sous Chef — Lead Desserts & Team

The Belfry; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Mental health assistance

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our desserts and pastries teams, training staff and delivering exceptional dining experiences across the resort.

You will manage a kitchen section during busy service, develop menus with kitchen managers, control portions and wastage, and ensure COSHH and HACCP compliance while inspiring your team to pride in every plate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Sous Chef or higher.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop a pastry team.
• Knowledge of portion control and logging wastage.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prep menu items based on occupancy.
• Cook and deliver desserts and pastries using local ingredients.
• Ensure kitchen safety and compliance.
• Run a kitchen section during busy services and support teammates.
• Lead, train and develop staff.
• Order stock and contribute to menu ideas with kitchen managers.
• Deputise for Head Chef when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Detail oriented

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our desserts and pastries teams, training staff and delivering exceptional dining experiences across the resort.

You will manage a kitchen section during busy service, develop menus with kitchen managers, control portions and wastage, and ensure COSHH and HACCP compliance while inspiring your team to pride in every plate.